Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution
/fɪfθ əˈmɛndmənt tu ði juːˈnaɪtɪd steɪts ˌkɑnstɪˈtuʃən/
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- (n.) An amendment to the U.S. Constitution that guarantees rights related to criminal and civil proceedings, including protection against self-incrimination, double jeopardy, and guarantees due process and just compensation for eminent domain.
The Fifth Amendment protects individuals from being compelled to testify against themselves in court.
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The Fifth Amendment is foundational for criminal law and civil rights, frequently cited for its self-incrimination and due process clauses.
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